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Bessey, Charles Albert b. 1848 d. June 4, 1909Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the wars with the Plains Indians as a Corporal in Company A, 3rd United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on January 13, 1877 near Elkhorn Creek, Wyoming Territory. His citation reads "While scouting with 4 men and attacked in ambush by 14 hostile Indians, held his ground, 2 of his men being wounded, and kept up the fight until himself woiunded in the side, and then went to the...[Read More]Cause of death: kidney failureBiloxi City Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA

Davis, Joseph Robert b. January 12, 1825 d. September 15, 1896Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. He was born in Woodville, Wilkinson County, Mississippi, and was the nephew of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. He was educated at Miami University in Ohio, practiced law, and served in the Mississippi senate during the pre-Civil War years. He entered the Confederate army as Captain of a company from Madison County, Mississippi. In April 1861 he was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of the 10th Mississippi, and on August 31 of that year, President...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway)Biloxi City Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USAPlot: Old French Section

Diamond, James H. b. April 22, 1925 d. May 14, 1945World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Army, and he was from Gulfport, Mississippi. He was awarded his medal posthumously for action at Mintal, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, on May 8-14, 1944, during World War II. Official CMOH Citation: As a member of the machine gun section, he displayed extreme gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty . When a Japanese sniper rose from his foxhole to throw a grenade into their midst, this valiant...[Read More]Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA

Donley, Jimmy (James K.) b. August 17, 1929 d. March 20, 1963Singer, Composer. Jimmy wrote many tunes for Fats Domino, including "What a Price" "Hold Hands", and "Rockin' Bicycle". Jimmy recorded for the Decca and Teardrop labels. including his own compositions "Our Love", "Born to be a Loser", "Think it Over", "I'm to Blame" and many others. After several stormy marriages and the death of his beloved mother, Jimmy committed suicide by running a hose from the exhaust pipe through the rear window of his car. When police arrived, the car motor was still...[Read More] (Bio by: James' Oldies)Saucier Cemetery, Saucier, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA

Frazier, Stan 'Uncle Elmer' b. August 16, 1937 d. July 1, 1992Professional Wrestler. Born Stanley Cooper Frazier, he was a 6'10", 450 pound giant who used his size, charm and personality to become an enduring favorite in the professional wrestling industry. He began his career as a local wrestler, was very popular with the fans, won several championships in Tennessee and won several tag team championships with Terry Sawyer in the late 1970s. In the mid-1980s, he wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation as Uncle Elmer and teamed up with Gentleman Lawler...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Cause of death: Kidney failureBiloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA

Henderson, John b. February 28, 1797 d. September 15, 1857US Senator. A Mississippi River flatboatman who later studied law and was admitted to the Mississippi bar, he was also a Brigadier General in the Mississippi State Militia. He was elected as a Whig to the United States Senate from Mississippi and served one term, from 1839 to 1845. After his Senate service, he resumed the practice of law in New Orleans, and in 1851 was tried in the United States District Court in New Orleans for violation of the neutrality laws of 1818 for complicity in...[Read More] (Bio by: Garver Graver)Live Oak Cemetery, Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA

Marino, Eugene Antonio b. May 29, 1934 d. November 12, 2000Roman Catholic Archbishop. The first African-American to hold the rank. He entered the priesthood with the Josephite Fathers, the regular order of his childhood parish, and was ordained at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. He taught religion, science, and history at the Josephite minor seminary and earned a Master of Religious Education degree from Fordham University. He became the spiritual director for the St Joseph Seminary in 1968 and oversaw the permanent...[Read More] (Bio by: Anonymous)Biloxi City Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA

McElroy, Sollie b. July 16, 1933 d. January 15, 1995R&B/Doo-Wop Musician. Also known as 'Solly.' A native of Gulfport, Mississippi, he was a member of the musical group, 'The Flamingos.' The group formed in 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, and also included different members including Nate Nelson (who replaced McElroy as lead singer), cousins Jake Carey, and Zeke Carey, Tommy Hunt, Paul David Wilson, Johnny Carter, Terry Johnson, and Earl Lewis. The group came together after the Carey Cousins relocated to Chicago, Illinois, in 1950, from Baltimore...[Read More] (Bio by: K)Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA

Sterling, Forest J. b. May 17, 1911 d. May 22, 2002Author of the book "Wake of the Wahoo." During World War II Sterling served as Yoeman aboard the submarine USS Wahoo (SS-238). As time went on, he became sensitive to the growing "feeling" among his shipmates the Wahoo would not survive the war. He tried to laugh it off by telling everyone that, since he was going to see the year 2000, they had nothing to worry about as long as he was on board the sub. Then it happened: Sterling was miraculously transferrd just 45-minutes before Wahoo sailed on...[Read More] (Bio by: Rick Cline)Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA

TravelerConfederate Presidential Dog. Beauvoir (Beautiful view) was the retirement estate of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Sarah Anne Ellis Dorsey, a Confederate partisan, the owner, invited Davis to write his memoirs here. Davis accepted and lived in a cottage on the grounds, then purchased the property moving into the estate mansion where he lived until his death. Some facts gained from research into the history of Traveler, who became the personal pet of Jefferson Davis, seem dubious...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield)Beauvoir Mansion, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USAPlot: Front yard, gravesite no longer exists

Unknown Confederate SoldierTomb of the Unknown Confederate Soldier. In late 1979, the remains of an unidentified soldier form the Civil War were discovered on a battlefield of the Vicksburg Campaign. The remains were carefully authenticated from artifacts accompanying them confirmed he was a Confederate soldier, but the identity of his unit and his place of origin are not known. The soldier's remains were buried there in a cypress casket in 1980, which led to the establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Confederate...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Beauvoir Confederate Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA

Welborn, Ira Clinton b. February 13, 1874 d. July 13, 1956Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. An 1898 graduate of the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, he served in the War with Spain as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 9th United States Infantry, being posted to that duty just a few weeks after his graduation. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Santiago, Cuba, on July 2, 1898. His citation reads "Voluntarily left shelter and went, under fire, to the aid of a private of his company who was wounded". His...[Read More] (Bio by: grave hunter)Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USAPlot: 12-4-12

Williams, Lamar b. January 14, 1949 d. January 21, 1983Musician. Bass guitarist who replaced Berry Oakley in the Allman Brothers Band in 1972 after his death. He played with the band until 1976, playing on three albums (2 studio, one live), one of which was the classic hit album, "Brothers And Sisters." After playing with the ABB, he went to play with Sea Level, playing on all their albums until they broke up in 1980. He soon got sick with Agent Orange-related cancer (since he was a Vietnam Vet in the Army), and he died from it in 1983. (Bio by: Pumpkinhead)Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA